Author Topic: Traveling to Zambia/Malawi (Read 4766 times)

Duster · « **on:** September 03, 2014, 08:19:12 pm »

Where do you get Zambian and Malawian kwatchas, as they are not obtainable in RSA, as far as I know? And at the borders you have to pay cash! Any help, please?

OOOOMS · « **Reply #1 on:** September 03, 2014, 09:25:15 pm »

At the Malawian border post there is a hidden ATM, where you can draw cash or alternatively you must use runners........

IanC · « **Reply #2 on:** September 03, 2014, 09:27:25 pm »

Change at the bureau de change before you cross. Don't use the money changers at the border posts they rip you off. Where are you situated and how much Zambian kwacha do you want. I can bring some for you if you are in cape town

Tonteldoos · « **Reply #3 on:** September 04, 2014, 12:50:02 am »

I have some Zambian ones.. cant recall amount will have to check

Duster · « **Reply #4 on:** September 04, 2014, 04:36:48 pm »

Quote from: IanC on September 03, 2014, 09:27:25 pm

Change at the bureau de change before you cross. Don't use the money changers at the border posts they rip you off. Where are you situated and how much Zambian kwacha do you want. I can bring some for you if you are in cape town

IanC, I am in Limpopo. Thanks for the thought.

Duster · « **Reply #5 on:** September 04, 2014, 04:38:01 pm »

Quote from: Tonteldoos on September 04, 2014, 12:50:02 am

I have some Zambian ones.. cant recall amount will have to check

Tonteldoos, as jy genoeg het om oor die grens te gaan, sal ek met jou wil gesels, asb. PM my as jy kan help. Dankie.

tgg · « **Reply #6 on:** September 04, 2014, 08:55:00 pm »

I think some USD should be good for the initial getting there, after that you draw money at their atm,s.

when I was in Zamibia USD was accepted everywhere, just watch out for tourist tariffs when you buy

Duster · « **Reply #7 on:** September 04, 2014, 09:01:44 pm »

The previous time we went there, a friend just came back from work in Zambia and brought some kwatchas with for me. This time I'm not that lucky. But I think you right, tgg, maybe we will come right with usd.

Tonteldoos · « **Reply #8 on:** September 04, 2014, 09:34:01 pm »

Quote from: Duster on September 04, 2014, 09:01:44 pm

The previous time we went there, a friend just came back from work in Zambia and brought some kwatchas with for me. This time I'm not that lucky. But I think you right, tgg, maybe we will come right with usd.

Nope at the border they only accept kwatchas - lucrative black market for money ex changers as they know it is kak en betaal as jou have to accept their rate.
Will check over the weekend, I also recall having some Pula..

IanC · « **Reply #9 on:** September 04, 2014, 09:52:19 pm »

Duster, if you can get someone to collect in Boksburg I can leave some with my son as I am flying through Jhb on Tuesday. Let me know

Duster · « **Reply #10 on:** September 05, 2014, 09:14:10 am »

Thanks IanC, will let you know. My friend said last night he might go up again on the 15th Sept, and will bring some moolas back. Will just confirm with him over the weekend.

IanC · « **Reply #11 on:** September 05, 2014, 08:58:16 pm »

No problem, shout if I can help

Bubby · « **Reply #12 on:** September 09, 2014, 07:05:03 pm »

I am in Zambia...flying back to Jhb Thur.
Pm me how much you want.

Petrol here is +- 100 Zmk / Zmw = 10 litres
Smokes are 1/2 price, everything else is ridiculous.

Coming by bike ?
What is your route ?

Bring insect repellant....

Tonteldoos · « **Reply #13 on:** September 09, 2014, 08:02:46 pm »

Quote from: Duster on September 04, 2014, 04:38:01 pm

Quote from: Tonteldoos on September 04, 2014, 12:50:02 am
I have some Zambian ones.. cant recall amount will have to check
Tonteldoos, as jy genoeg het om oor die grens te gaan, sal ek met jou wil gesels, asb. PM my as jy kan help. Dankie.

3X50,000
3x5,000
5x500
2x100
1x50
dis wat ek het

Duster · « **Reply #14 on:** September 11, 2014, 06:31:35 am »

Thanks guys, dis gaaf van julle. My vriend het bevestig hy sal vir my kan bring.

Bubby, yes we're coming up on bikes through Beitbridge, Masvingo, Harare, Kariba, Lusaka, Chipata to Malawi. Only leaving op the 4 Oct. Will do with the insect repellent......

Agriman · « **Reply #15 on:** September 17, 2014, 06:52:07 pm »

Shout if you need any assistance. Safe travels

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IanC · « **Reply #16 on:** September 17, 2014, 07:44:09 pm »

Quote from: Tonteldoos on September 09, 2014, 08:02:46 pm

Quote from: Duster on September 04, 2014, 04:38:01 pm
Quote from: Tonteldoos on September 04, 2014, 12:50:02 am
I have some Zambian ones.. cant recall amount will have to check
Tonteldoos, as jy genoeg het om oor die grens te gaan, sal ek met jou wil gesels, asb. PM my as jy kan help. Dankie.
3X50,000
3x5,000
5x500
2x100
1x50
dis wat ek het

That is old currency, not valid anymore. Zambia re based in 2013

Duster · « **Reply #17 on:** September 18, 2014, 06:52:00 pm »

Quote from: Agriman on September 17, 2014, 06:52:07 pm

Shout if you need any assistance. Safe travels

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Agriman, where are you situated?

Bluefish · « **Reply #18 on:** September 29, 2014, 10:48:34 pm »

I just travelled through Malawi and Zambia. I travelled with Usd (hide some extras on the bike because when you are in trouble, cash is king). I exchanged at the borders without any problems. Know what the rate is beforehand and competition at the border will get you a better rate than the banks.

Tonteldoos · « **Reply #19 on:** September 29, 2014, 11:09:52 pm »

Quote from: IanC on September 17, 2014, 07:44:09 pm

Quote from: Tonteldoos on September 09, 2014, 08:02:46 pm
Quote from: Duster on September 04, 2014, 04:38:01 pm
Quote from: Tonteldoos on September 04, 2014, 12:50:02 am
I have some Zambian ones.. cant recall amount will have to check
Tonteldoos, as jy genoeg het om oor die grens te gaan, sal ek met jou wil gesels, asb. PM my as jy kan help. Dankie.
3X50,000
3x5,000
5x500
2x100
1x50
dis wat ek het
That is old currency, not valid anymore. Zambia re based in 2013

Ok thanx for letting me know!